History

Modern Indian Historical Figures

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Attempt questions covering prominent modern Indian historical figures, including freedom fighters, Maratha leaders, and key political personalities. This topic is a staple in the general studies section of civil services and state exams. Review these questions to strengthen your knowledge of India's colonial and postcolonial leaders.

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Modern Indian Historical Figures Questions

Multiple choice

Who was the first Governor-General of Pakistan?

  1. Muhammad Ali Jinnah

  2. Liaquat Ali Khan

  3. Khawaja Nazimuddin

  4. Ghulam Muhammad
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Explanation

Muhammad Ali Jinnah was the first Governor-General of Pakistan, serving from 1947 to 1948.

Multiple choice

Which Maratha ruler was known as the 'Maratha Washington'?

  1. Shivaji

  2. Baji Rao I

  3. Peshwa Balaji Vishwanath

  4. Nana Sahib
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Explanation

Baji Rao I was known as the 'Maratha Washington'.

Multiple choice

In his autobiography, "My Experiments with Truth," Mahatma Gandhi emphasizes the importance of which principle?

  1. Nonviolence

  2. Truthfulness

  3. Simplicity

  4. Self-reliance
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Mahatma Gandhi's autobiography, "My Experiments with Truth," highlights his commitment to nonviolence as a means of achieving social and political change.

Multiple choice

Who was the first editor of the Journal of the Asiatic Society of Bengal?

  1. James Prinsep

  2. Henry Thomas Colebrooke

  3. Horace Hayman Wilson

  4. Alexander Cunningham
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James Prinsep was the first editor of the Journal of the Asiatic Society of Bengal, serving from 1832 to 1840.

Multiple choice

Which Jodhpur ruler signed a treaty with the British East India Company?

  1. Rao Jodha

  2. Rao Bika

  3. Rao Maldeo

  4. Rao Man Singh
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Rao Man Singh signed a treaty with the British East India Company in 1818.

Multiple choice

Which Jodhpur ruler was known as the 'Iron Man of India'?

  1. Rao Jodha

  2. Rao Bika

  3. Rao Maldeo

  4. Rao Sardar Singh
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Rao Sardar Singh was known as the 'Iron Man of India' for his bravery and military prowess.

Multiple choice

Which Jodhpur ruler was a keen sportsman and played polo?

  1. Rao Jodha

  2. Rao Bika

  3. Rao Maldeo

  4. Rao Hanwant Singh
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Rao Hanwant Singh was a keen sportsman and played polo.

Multiple choice

Who wrote the book "The Great Rebellion: India 1857", which provides an in-depth analysis of the Indian Rebellion of 1857?

  1. Eric Stokes

  2. Sepoy Mutiny

  3. William Dalrymple

  4. Christopher Bayly
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Eric Stokes wrote the book "The Great Rebellion: India 1857", which provides an in-depth analysis of the Indian Rebellion of 1857.

Multiple choice

Which Indian historian is known for his work on the history of the Sikh Empire?

  1. Khushwant Singh

  2. Ganda Singh

  3. Teja Singh

  4. Hari Ram Gupta
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Khushwant Singh is a renowned Indian historian known for his work on the history of the Sikh Empire.

Multiple choice

What was the name of Jawaharlal Nehru's son?

  1. Rajiv Gandhi

  2. Sanjay Gandhi

  3. Feroze Gandhi

  4. Indira Gandhi
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Jawaharlal Nehru's son was Rajiv Gandhi, who also served as Prime Minister of India from 1984 to 1989.

Multiple choice

Which Governor-General of India introduced the Permanent Settlement in Bengal?

  1. Lord Cornwallis

  2. Lord Wellesley

  3. Lord Hastings

  4. Lord Dalhousie
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Lord Cornwallis introduced the Permanent Settlement in Bengal in 1793. The settlement fixed the land revenue for a period of 10 years and made the zamindars the permanent owners of their lands.

Multiple choice

Which Governor-General of India introduced the Ryotwari Settlement in Madras?

  1. Lord Cornwallis

  2. Lord Wellesley

  3. Lord Hastings

  4. Lord Dalhousie
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Lord Munro introduced the Ryotwari Settlement in Madras in 1820. The settlement fixed the land revenue for a period of 30 years and made the ryots the direct tenants of the government.

Multiple choice

Which Governor-General of India introduced the Mahalwari Settlement in the North-Western Provinces?

  1. Lord Cornwallis

  2. Lord Wellesley

  3. Lord Hastings

  4. Lord Dalhousie
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Explanation

Lord Hastings introduced the Mahalwari Settlement in the North-Western Provinces in 1822. The settlement fixed the land revenue for a period of 20 years and made the village communities the collective owners of their lands.

Multiple choice

Which Governor-General of India introduced the Doctrine of Lapse?

  1. Lord Cornwallis

  2. Lord Wellesley

  3. Lord Hastings

  4. Lord Dalhousie
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Lord Dalhousie introduced the Doctrine of Lapse in 1848. The doctrine stated that if a princely state did not have a natural heir, it would be annexed by the British government.

Multiple choice

Which Governor-General of India introduced the policy of Annexation?

  1. Lord Cornwallis

  2. Lord Wellesley

  3. Lord Hastings

  4. Lord Dalhousie
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Explanation

Lord Dalhousie introduced the policy of Annexation in 1848. The policy stated that the British government would annex any princely state that was misgoverned or that posed a threat to British interests.